If it triggered the true XP protection, it would have had a toll free number (for multiple countries), along with a code to read off to the rep who answers. Once a sufficient explaination is given to them, they then read back another code that reactivates XP.

This works the same for Windows XP and Office XP/2003.

Mark, can you comment on exactly what is making you think the copy protection is being triggered, and not some other glitch?